Inconvenient Annoyances

My IA:

I've just looked out of the kitchen window to discover that two of the fence panels at the back of my garden have been blown over. I went out to check them and to try to move them back, but they are wedged against the bushes and I can't get at them from this side of the fence (the other side is my neighbours garden and garage). Not to mention, I'm not sure whose fence it is - mine or the neighbour's.

I'm also not sure when it happened either, because I've been at work for the last 3 days and have both left and returned from work in the dark.

My IA:

I've just looked out of the kitchen window to discover that two of the fence panels at the back of my garden have been blown over. I went out to check them and to try to move them back, but they are wedged against the bushes and I can't get at them from this side of the fence (the other side is my neighbours garden and garage). Not to mention, I'm not sure whose fence it is - mine or the neighbour's.

I'm also not sure when it happened either, because I've been at work for the last 3 days and have both left and returned from work in the dark.

Oh no In the US if the braces for the fence faced your yard it was usually your fence, but if you see the pretty side it's the neighbours. Not sure if that holds true here. It's so windy today I would guess its recent, I hope its not an expensive fix for you!

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My IA:

I've just looked out of the kitchen window to discover that two of the fence panels at the back of my garden have been blown over. I went out to check them and to try to move them back, but they are wedged against the bushes and I can't get at them from this side of the fence (the other side is my neighbours garden and garage). Not to mention, I'm not sure whose fence it is - mine or the neighbour's.

I'm also not sure when it happened either, because I've been at work for the last 3 days and have both left and returned from work in the dark.

Oh that's a bummer.  Should be in your ownership documents somewhere.  I think the rule is often that you own the fence "on the right".  But I don't think that's a hard and fast rule. 

Oh that's a bummer.  Should be in your ownership documents somewhere.  I think the rule is often that you own the fence "on the right".  But I don't think that's a hard and fast rule.

Yeah, I don't think it is. It's awkward because it's not the fence on the left or right, it's the one facing the house at the end of the garden... but as the neighbour's house is side-on to mine, it's actually their left fence.

I just found my transfer deed and it says that any fences or walls not marked with a T on the Plan (which none of them are) are 'party fences and walls' and shall be 'repairable and maintained as such'.

I looked up 'party fences' and found this in an article about party fence walls and fences:
An ordinary garden fence is not covered under the Party Wall Act.
Normal fences made of timber or concrete posts and timber panels do not come under the 1996 Act. Your deeds may state that the fence to your property is a 'party fence' but this has a different meaning and is unconnected with the 1996 Act. Usually this means that the fences are maintainable by both owners and it follows that the fences are also erected on the boundary.

So, that reads to me as if we're both responsible for repair and maintenance of the fence, but I can't do anything from my side because I can't get at the fence without cutting down all the trees and bushes.

I'd probably pop over and have a word with them. With any luck someone who lives there will be handy with a hammer and will be able to fix it themselves! 

You are a better woman than me. 

Hahahah till today when husband tells me his mum is  bringing a turkey . Are you f*%€¥*!>< kidding me ?! Cool bring your own darn turkey that’s not getting cooked in my oven. Or stored in my fridge because there’s not any room. Big eye roll lol

My IA:

I've just looked out of the kitchen window to discover that two of the fence panels at the back of my garden have been blown over. I went out to check them and to try to move them back, but they are wedged against the bushes and I can't get at them from this side of the fence (the other side is my neighbours garden and garage). Not to mention, I'm not sure whose fence it is - mine or the neighbour's.

I'm also not sure when it happened either, because I've been at work for the last 3 days and have both left and returned from work in the dark.

Oh no! So sorry, we had a broken fence earlier this year and was a bit of a pain. Mainly because our neighbor who is the neighborhood gossip was always in our faces

I’d pop around to your neighbours and have a  chat.

Watership Down... The remake. I was roped into part 1 & 2 last night and told my husband with my current mood I really didn't think I should watch the rest. Nope, inlaws and husband all laugh tonight when I ask if we can watch something else. Guess who is still on the verge of tears? (definitely couldn't have handled the original!) *sigh*

On the plus side, if you're ever in Brockenhurst check out Rosie Lea's cafe/kitchen. It's lovely.

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Watership Down... The remake. I was roped into part 1 & 2 last night and told my husband with my current mood I really didn't think I should watch the rest. Nope, inlaws and husband all laugh tonight when I ask if we can watch something else. Guess who is still on the verge of tears? (definitely couldn't have handled the original!) *sigh*

I've never watched it, for obvious reasons.     Margo, just leave them to it and go and have a cuddle with kitty somewhere else tonight. x

Yeah, and NEVER read "The Little Match Girl".

My English Lit prof hit us with that in class one day. I had never heard of it, and she had us all silently read the story there during class while she watched us. OMG.

Evil woman.

I've never watched it, for obvious reasons.     Margo, just leave them to it and go and have a cuddle with kitty somewhere else tonight. x

Is this the new one I just saw is coming out? It's CGI?

The book is a real tear jerker and I definitely don't think it's a kids book... But cie la vie

Yeah, it's CGI.

Is this the new one I just saw is coming out? It's CGI?

The book is a real tear jerker and I definitely don't think it's a kids book... But cie la vie

I don't know... I have to stay well away, I can't even hear Bright Eyes without crying!

Yeah, it's CGI.

That'll be the new miniseries. Cool! It's supposed to be good. I've read the book so I know what to expect. Apparently there are a few more female characters though.

For what it is, it is a good movie if you can manage the subject matter. I'd never read the book and was just told its "sad". The real life rabbit CGI meant it was hard to tell the characters apart but that was my main complaint. I just have been very depressed, and really didn't need anything on top of that! I did cuddle the kitty afterwards and told my husband that if I say I'm not comfortable watching something he should respect that vs ganging up on me with people who don't know me well. Now it's Xmas eve which is thankfully low key.

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